The Pet Lover's Guide Fall 2015

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Like Father,

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Welcome Pet Lo ers!

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e often hear of sad stories on the news or via the internet, but many stories go unheard of. In this issue, I’d like to share a couple touching stories about local dogs needing our help. Alice is a beautiful dog that will be available to adopt by a wonderful Rescue group, Premier Animal Rescue in Vacaville, CA (http://www.premierboutiqueandanimalrescue. com). Our featured cover dog, Mondo is available to adopt, Please contact: CARESforanimals.org Don’t forget to read Barb Ahern’s article “Like Father-Like Son’’...As she states, dogs and humans share a 94% correlation of genetic characteristics.

This article demonstrates how humans and dogs are much alike and it may be one reason why we tend to treat our dogs like family.

A few generations ago cats and dogs were not treasured and treated like the family members they are now. Now a-days families give them gifts for Christmas and special treats for their birthdays. For some, pets become their pseudochildren, especially if they don’t have any kids of their own. Then, when it’s time to say goodbye we struggle and hurt more than we ever imagined.

I would like to dedicate this issue to my mom who recently had to say good-bye to her Weimaraner, Sadie, whom I rescued 14 months ago; as well, to all of those that have lost a pet. Sadie was

To all the seniors and shelter dogs, may you find a forever home and be treated like family.

Thank you for your continued support and readership.

Sincerely,

Michelle Morris-Adams Owner/Publisher

abandoned in my neighborhood and wandered the streets for a couple days before we realized that she was homeless. Mom took Sadie in and she became part of the family. Like most rescues, we will never know her true story, but she was one of the sweetest, smartest souls we’ve ever met. She passed away from Kidney Failure. She was much loved and will be forever missed. Rest In Peace Sadie There are many Animal Events to celebrate this Fall but we’d like to recognize the following:

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Owner/Publisher Michelle Morris-Adams

Editor

Lauren Silva

contributing Editor Kirk deVerteuil

Designer Crystal Scott

Contributing Writers

Sue Strek, Animal Advocate Barb Ahern, Bowen Practitioner for People and Pets Melanie Norris, Premier Animal Rescue Lisa Steele, Fresh Eggs Daily

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Robert Rothgery, Producer/Director The Faerie Dogmother: www.faeriedogmother.com

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The purpose of the magazine is to provide people with information pertaining to pet-related services, products and organizations in our local area. We also promote health, wellness and prevention by educating the public in all aspects of raising a pet.

This is a complete guide to pet-related business in Solano, Napa and Yolo County.

If you would like to contribute letters, stories or advertising, please contact Michelle at: Phone 707-731-0301 or 707-731-9775 Email thepetloversguide@comcast.net ONLINE www.thepetloversguide.com

5 Mondo's Story - Our Cover Dog 8 What’s the Average Lifespan of a Backyard Chicken?

10 Like Father, Like Fido 14 Alice 22 No Scaredy Cats This Halloween: Top 10 Safety Tips for Pet Parents 25 Thanksgiving Safety Tips

27 Resource Directory MORE...

18 In Loving Memory 20 Homemade Dog Treats for Holiday Gifts: "Pumpkin Squeaks" Dog Squeaks 24 Savory Cheese Bites

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Mondo’s Story

By Sue Strek

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verything started changing around me. The forest came inside, everyone was smiling and beautiful smells came from the kitchen.

Everyone was busy getting dressed, going to parties, and coming home late. Colorful packages collected near the tree in the living room.

Many times my food bowl remained empty and I became more invisible every day. All the lights were shining so bright while my spirit faded away, along with my winter coat. I was grateful for every sunny day I could lay outside and dry my sores. I started to smell bad and wasn’t allowed in the house any longer. My hunger made my feet dig a hole and leave the backyard I was

banned to. I saw a different world, as my big elephant feet slowly took me to my next adventure. A nice lady and her son took notice and seemed scared at the sight of me. A big white truck picked me up and I went on a ride.

Upon my arrival at my next destination, people seemed shocked at first, but then saw beyond what seemed to bother others. I rubbed against their legs and it felt so good. Everyone started to smell like me and I knew this place was different. I was given food and a soft bed in a warm room. A few months later I felt like my own self again. The lady with her son that I met at the beginning of my adventure came and visited me and I watched them cry. Their eyes looked The Pet Lovers Guide | FALL 2015

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INTERESTED IN ADOPTING MONDO?: This people-friendly pup is about 1.5 years and we think he’s a hound mix. If you’re local to Vallejo, you’ll know he’s been through a lot, but has demonstrated an unwavering resiliency and love to his supporters.

As a foster or adopter, you will be able to participate in free dog training sessions with Susan Raymond of Calm K9 Dog Training. Susan was voted “Best Private Dog Trainer in the Bay Area” in 2015 by Bay Woof Magazine and is gracious enough to give her time to train Mondo, as she has had such success with Mondo’s behavioral improvement so far.

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at me with love and happiness. How I wished they could have taken me with them.

Days and weeks passed. A film crew came and a lady with wings told a story about me while a nice man with a big black box watched us. Was she the Faerie Dogmother that helped others find homes? I looked the best I could...

I woke up one morning to a familiar smell. Oh no, not again. My neck started itching again and nobody seemed to notice. I was now living outside again and it was cold, dark and dirty at night.

Then it happened, everyone was acting very excited and I had an escort walking me to my next adventure. Promises of a Rescue to take me and help me heal from these sores that were taking over my body again. I was so excited. A life with new beginnings. A couple of days later a different man with a black box came and I met my Guardian Angel from CARES. I have been a very good boy and have fully recovered from my sores at a hospital. I go to school now, and have other four-legged friends I get to play with and go to Pt. Isabelle with. Life has never been so good.

I hope the next time the forest comes inside, I will be able to enjoy the nice smells and cheerful voices with people that love me... My name is ‹›Mondo›› Thanks to Marie Chua of CARES, Dr. Michael Evans of Animal Care Clinic, Susan Raymond of Calm K9, and The Faerie Dog Mother for never giving up on this special boy.

To Donate or to consider adopting Mondo, Please contact CARES: www.caresforanimals.org

Center for Animal Rescue and Education in Solano Website | www.CARESforanimals.org Email l contact@caresforanimals.org Marie Victa-Chua, D.M.D Founder of CARES 96 Springstown Center, Ste. B Vallejo, CA 94591 Cell: 707-319-7345 OUR MISSION

"To provide a loving, humane care and support that includes foster and adoption services for animals in need of homes and to provide community education on animal care" CARES is approved as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization under the State of California. CARES state Identification Number (EIN) is 46-1587546

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By Lisa Steele | Fresh Eggs Daily®

he backyard chicken movement really seemed to gain some serious steam around 2008-2009, meaning that many of you (hopefully!) now have flocks consisting of chickens that are getting on in years. I’m in that boat. My oldest hen, our Australorp Charlotte, is our matriarch - and celebrated her sixth birthday this past February. Lately, I’ve been asked quite often by readers how long chickens live, how long they will lay eggs, and what I do with my aging hens. Well, here are the answers to these and other burning questions!

A chicken (called a pullet until she is a year old), should begin laying eggs anywhere after about 18 weeks old or so. Around 20-24 weeks is normal, but I’ve had some not lay their first egg until they were more than nine months old! (I’ve found that Ameraucanas tend to take their time starting to lay, but once they get going they’re some of my best layers.)

A healthy, well cared-for hen should lay well (nearly daily when she’s not molting, broody, too hot or not getting enough hours of daylight) for about two to three years, and then her production will start to taper off. Charlotte still manages to lay a few of her pretty pinkish-tan eggs a month, even at the ripe old age of six, but often the eggs are misshapen, have soft shells or are otherwise a bit wonky. Perfectly edible, just a bit odd, which is pretty normal for older hens. And I’ve had several readers tell me that they have ten years or older chickens who are still laying eggs! So while production drops drastically, you

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can still expect the occasional egg from your older girls.

Regardless of egg production though, we run a no-kill farm and Charlotte will live out her natural life with us being spoiled and showered with treats and TLC, happily scratching for bugs, taking dust baths in the sun and socializing with her friends. Older hens still are great bug catchers, they still make tons of nice manure for the garden - and they often make far better broodies and

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So how long can I expect Charlotte to live? Well, with a little luck, for many, many more years to come.

Predators are the biggest threat to backyard chickens’ longevity, with domestic dogs being the #1 killer. Sadly, dogs and other predators such as foxes, hawks, weasels and raccoons take more chickens’ lives than illness or disease. So a chicken that is kept safe from predators is going to have the best chance at living to a ripe old age. With any luck and barring any genetic issues, your chickens should live for 8-12 years, with some chickens being reported to have lived for 15-20 years!

Of course keeping your chickens healthy with strong immune systems is of utmost importance as well as keeping them out of predators’ clutches if you want to enjoy them for a very long time. Charlotte has enjoyed a life free of antibiotics or medications and hasn’t had a single health issue in her entire six years!

I›m hoping that Charlotte›s is just entering her twilight years and will be with us for many more years to come. She›s slowed down a bit, in her movements as well as her laying. She isn›t as quick to run up to me for treats as she used to be and she spends much of the day enjoying quiet time in the shade, but she›s still alert and always up for an afternoon of bug hunting in the pasture!

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"LIKE FATHER LIKE FIDO"

By Barb Ahern, Bowen Practitioner for People and Pets

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ver wonder why your dog has the same issues that you do? Arthritis, anxiety, strained muscles, intestinal issues, skin problems...the list goes on.

You may be surprised to find out that the “apple” (man’s best friend) does not fall far from the proverbial tree. Our canine companions are more similar to humans than previously imagined. For example, did you know that dogs and humans share a 94% correlation of genetic characteristics?

One Medicine is a term that acknowledges the fundamental similarities between species as they relate to the practice of medicine. U.C. Davis is one of the many medical centers currently conducting research in the field of human and canine physiology, pathology, and environment.

Veterinary Neurologists have recently discovered important neurological similarities between dogs and humans leading to an observation made by George Lees, DVM, MS, DACVIM, a diplomate in the American College of Veterinary Internal

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Medicine. Dr. Lees was recently quoted as follows:

“…On the outside, humans and canines may seem like complete opposites, but science is proving the two are more alike than different.”

These similarities between canine and human physiology enable our pets to receive the same nervous system balancing and health enhancing benefits that humans do.

body

temperature,

respiration,

digestion,

immune system function, stress response, hormone regulation, and nearly every other glandular function of the body.

Because this delicate balance can be disrupted by illness, injury, and prolonged physical or mental stress, it is imperative that we do all that we can to assure proper function of this “control center” for ourselves, as well as for our best friends.

There are several holistic therapies that have been scientifically documented to positively affect the balance of the nervous system,

Because the nervous system plays such an important role in the proper function of all of the body’s vital systems, researchers and medical professionals, alike, have long recognized a relationship between the nervous system and the function of the body’s health and disease.

The nervous system controls, balances, and regulates virtually ALL of our bodily functions, such as: pain response, heart rate, blood pressure,

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both in people and in animals. Three of these therapies are: Acupoint Therapy, Bowen Therapy, and Massage Therapy.

The similarities between humans and canines have

prompted

Animal

Practitioners

to

increasingly adapt these therapies into their practices for the benefit of their canine patients.

Kirsten

Williams,

DVM,

of

Bishop

Ranch

Veterinary Center in San Ramon, California, has been practicing Acupuncture for 2 of her 8 years of practice. “I was interested in alternative therapies,” Dr. Williams said, “and wanted to be able to offer something in tough cases or in situations where traditional therapies cause side effects.”

According to Dr. Williams, acupuncture may be used to treat arthritis, pain, nerve damage, and epilepsy, as well as liver disease, allergies, and kidney disease.

A 1985 study in the Journal of Small Animal Practitioners showed that acupuncture was effective in treating 70% of cases of canine cervical disc disease, a painful and sometimes crippling illness.

Veterinary Surgeon, Dr. Miriam Krause (Shetland, U.K.) uses the Canine Bowen Technique (developed in Australia by Tom Bowen, and adapted for use on Canines in 2001). Canine Bowen is a holistic therapy that promotes healing, pain relief, and general body rebalancing. It aims to support and boost the natural healing capabilities of the body.

Canine Bowen can be used therapeutically as well as preventatively, for the benefit of working dogs or dogs used in competitions.

Common conditions that tend to respond well to Canine Bowen: Acute injury (sprains/strains), Degenerative diseases (arthritis/dysplasia), Back problems, Lameness, Aggression and other Behavioral problems, Stress and Anxiety disorders, Pre/PostSurgery – reducing recovery time.

Canine Bowen is a very gentle therapy on dogs. There are no side effects. And, it can even be used in very acute situations, with all dog breeds, of all ages, and all conditions.

Therapeutic Canine Massage is a study of both structure and movement. It is a beautiful balance of how one affects the other. The benefits of Canine Massage Therapy are many…they can be physical, mental, and emotional , including: Improved flexibility, loosening of constricted muscles, prevention of injury and illness, reduction of pain, restoration of muscle tone, increase of energy and endurance, improved cardiovascular health, and a calming of anxiety.

Stevi Quick, a certified therapeutic canine massage therapist, has been trained to evaluate structural imbalances in her canine patients. Stevi practices canine massage at the Harmony Animal Hospital in Jupiter, FL. When asked about conditions most often treated with massage therapy, Stevi replied, “Both acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries may respond to massage therapy, especially as a compliment to other forms of treatment.

When used for rehabilitation, the patient’s treatment must have been preceded by a veterinary exam and complete diagnosis, including assessment of any other health concerns.”

And so, as science is continuing to prove the physiological similarities between man and his best friend, we might ask ourselves…like Father, like Fido?? You decide. After all, as you walk sidebyside your canine companion, you may recognize a little bit of YOU in him. Or, is it the other way around?

Barbara Ahern, C.M.T./C.B.P., is a Certified Bowen Practitioner for People and Pets in Cameron Park and Carmel ByTheSea. Together with J. Michael Arrington, Director of Medical Research for Humans and Canines, they host: CanineAcuTouch.com

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She and her siblings were being sold in a parking lot and knowing they were not spayed or neutered or had vaccines, we decided to step in. Her siblings were adopted to their forever homes but Alice had to wait.

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Alice

By Melanie Norris, Premier Animal Rescue

er fluffy hair, bright eyes and head tilt had me from the start. And those ears! Oh my goodness. There’s no doubt the cuteness factor was way up there. This adorable girl is Alice. She is a sweet girl, happy and energetic and loves to play.

Alice and her siblings, Mel, Vera and Flo are Pomeranian mixes born in November of 2014 and rescued by Premier Animal Rescue in January of this year. She and her siblings were being sold in a parking lot and knowing they were not spayed or neutered or had vaccines, we decided to step in. Her siblings were adopted to their forever homes but Alice had to wait. She was born with a cleft lip, which would require surgery to repair. We started with our local vet to have her examined and determine the depth of the opening.

They were able to see that her palate was intact and noted she

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would require surgery to close the cleft once she finished growing.

We took her to William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital at UC Davis. She was seen in the Department of Dentistry and Oral Surgery by Drs. Verstraete, Arzi and Riggs to find out what would be necessary for her lip to be repaired. We knew it was going to be expensive, but were not quite prepared for the full amount quoted as between $2,700 - $3,400. So the fundraising began and we moved forward to devise a treatment plan for Alice. In her first appointment, the doctors determined we needed to wait until her permanent teeth came in, which would be at about 7 months. At her check up at 7 months, the dentist found that she had 1 retained canine and a couple of tiny teeth that would need

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to be removed in a separate surgery before the cleft repair surgery. This smaller surgery was done in July and she came through well and was back to playing the next day. She will have the major surgery to actually close the cleft in late August.

Alice is an active little girl and loves to play with the dogs and kittens in her foster home. We are hopeful that her energy and happy personality will help pull her through the procedures ahead.

If you would like to donate to help with her medical expenses, we would be very grateful. PayPal: premieranimalrescue@ yahoo.com, Mail: PO Box 6763 Vacaville, CA 95696, in person at Premier Boutique 344 Main Street Vacaville, CA 95688, or during our adoption events at Vacaville Petco on Saturdays between 11am-3pm and Sundays between 124pm. Phone: 707-592-4601 Premier is a 501(c)3 non-profit and your donation is tax deductible.

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Looking for a new friend? Napa County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center is just the place for you. We have many wonderful animals up for adoption. Cats, kittens, puppies, dogs, chickens, birds, rabbits and more are all waiting for their new homes. We hope you’ll stop by and meet a new friend today.

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Homemade Dog Treats for Holiday Gifts

“Pumpkin Squeaks” Dog Squeaks Compliments of Protect Your Bubble Pet Insurance

Ingredients: •

2 cups rice flour

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1/2 cup natural peanut butter

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1 cup pumpkin puree (one low in sugar)

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2 eggs (I used 3 for more moisture)

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1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix ingredients together until blended, then spread dough to 1/4 inch thick and cut into desired cookie shapes.

Bake for 10-15 minutes.

Let cool before serving.

Store in refrigerator for up to 7 days.

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OCTOBER is National animal safety and protection month

No Scaredy Cats This Halloween: Top 10 Safety Tips for Pet Parents Attention, animal lovers, it’s almost the spookiest night of the year! The ASPCA recommends taking some common sense precautions this Halloween to keep you and your pet saying “trick or treat!” all the way to November 1.

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No tricks, no treats: That bowl of candy is for trickor-treaters, not for Scruffy and Fluffy. Chocolate in all forms—especially dark or baking chocolate—can be very dangerous for dogs and cats. Candies containing the artificial sweetener xylitol can also cause problems. If you do suspect your pet has ingested something toxic, please call your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 4264435.

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Popular Halloween plants such as pumpkins and decorative corn are considered to be relatively nontoxic, but they can produce stomach upset in pets who nibble on them.

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Wires and cords from electric lights and other decorations should be kept out of reach of your pets. If chewed, your pet might suffer cuts or burns, or receive a possibly life-threatening electrical shock.

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A carved pumpkin certainly is festive, but do exercise caution if you choose to add a candle. Pets can easily knock a lit pumpkin over and cause a fire. Curious kittens especially run the risk of getting burned or singed by candle flames.

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Dress-up can be a big mess-up for some pets. Please don’t put your dog or cat in a costume UNLESS you know he or she loves it (yup, a few pets are real hams!).

For pets who prefer their “birthday suits,” however, wearing a costume may cause undue stress.

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If you do dress up your pet, make sure the costume isn’t annoying or unsafe.

It should not constrict the animal’s movement or hearing, or impede his ability to breathe, bark or meow. Also, be sure to try on costumes before the

big night. If your pet seems distressed, allergic or shows abnormal behavior, consider letting him go au naturale or donning a festive bandana.

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Take a closer look at your pet’s costume and make sure it does not have small, dangling or easily chewed-off pieces that he could choke on. Also, ill-fitting

❝Pets can easily

knock a lit pumpkin over and cause a fire. Curious kittens especially run the risk of getting burned or singed by candle flames.❞

outfits can get twisted on external objects or your pet, leading to injury.

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All but the most social dogs and cats should be kept in a separate room away from the front door during peak trick-ortreating hours. Too many strangers can be scary and stressful for pets.

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When opening the door for trick-ortreaters, take care that your cat or dog doesn’t dart outside.

IDs, please! Always make sure your dog or cat has proper identification. If for any reason your pet escapes and becomes lost, a collar and tags and/or a microchip can be a lifesaver, increasing the chances that he or she will be returned to you.

Copyright © 2014. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). All Rights Reserved.

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Savory Cheese Bites If your cat loves cheese, these bites will be sure to make his Christmas wishes come true. Combine flour, cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, yogurt and cornmeal and knead into dough.

Roll the dough out and use those handy holiday cookie cutters to cut into shapes and place on a cookie sheet. Bake the treats for about 25 minutes and let cool before letting your cat sneak a bite.

Ingredients ❱ 3/4 Cup White Flower ❱ 3/4 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese ❱ 5 Tbsp Grated Parmesan Cheese ❱ 1/4 Cup Plain Yogurt or Sour Cream ❱ 1/4 Cup Cornmeal

Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine cheese and yogurt.

Add flower and cornmeal. If needed, add a small amount of water to create a nice dough. Knead dough into a ball and roll to 1/4inch. Cut into 1 inch sized pieces and place on greased cookie sheet. Bake for 25 minutes. Makes two dozen.

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Safety Tips ‘Tis the season for friends, family and

holiday feasts—but also for possible distress for our animal companions. Pets won’t be so thankful if they munch on undercooked turkey or a petunfriendly floral arrangement, or if they stumble upon an unattended alcoholic drink.

Check out the following tips from ASPCA experts for a fulfilling Thanksgiving that your pets can enjoy, too.

Talkin’ Turkey If you decide to feed your pet a little nibble of turkey, make sure it’s boneless and well-cooked.

Don’t offer her raw or undercooked turkey, which may contain salmonella bacteria.

Sage Advice Sage can make your Thanksgiving stuffing taste delish, but it and many other herbs contain essential oils and resins that can cause gastrointestinal upset and central nervous system depression to pets if eaten in large quantities. Cats are especially sensitive to the effects of certain essential oils.

No Bread Dough Don’t spoil your pet’s holiday by giving him raw bread dough. According to ASPCA experts, when raw bread dough is ingested, an animal’s body heat causes the dough to rise in his stomach. As it expands, the pet may experience vomiting, severe abdominal pain and bloating, which could become a life-threatening emergency, requiring surgery.

Don’t Let Them Eat Cake If you’re baking up Thanksgiving cakes, be sure your pets keep their noses out of the batter, especially if it includes raw eggs—they could contain salmonella bacteria that may lead to food poisoning.

A Feast Fit for a Kong While the humans are chowing down, give your cat and dog their own little feast. Offer them Nylabones or made-forpet chew bones. Or stuff their usual dinner—perhaps with a few added tidbits of turkey, vegetables (try sweet potato or green beans) and dribbles of gravy—inside a Kong toy.

They’ll be happily occupied for awhile, working hard to extract their dinner from the toy.

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Too Much of a Good Thing A few small boneless pieces of cooked turkey, a taste of mashed potato or even a lick of pumpkin pie shouldn’t pose a problem. However, don’t allow your pets to overindulge, as they could wind up with a case of stomach upset, diarrhea or even worse—an inflammatory condition of the pancreas known as pancreatitis.

In fact, it’s best keep pets on their regular diets during the holidays.

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RESOURCE DIRECTORY Solano County Community Animals & Adolescents Together Vallejo, Ca http://caatrescue.webs.com/ kriskitty@comcast.net CAT & DOG RESCUE Cat Tales Rescue Solano County catinfo@catalesrescue.org http://catalesrescue.org/ Cat Rescue Humane Society of the North Bay 1121 Somoma Blvd Vallejo, Ca 707-645-7905 http://hsnb.rescuegroups.org/ Vallejo Animal Control 707-645-7906 Benicia Animal Control 707-745-3412 SCARF 680 Vintage Court Fairfield, CA USA 94534 http://www.scanimalfoundation.org tm2004@comcast.net CAT & DOG RESCUE

International Bird Rescue 4369 Cordelia Road , Fairfield 707-207-0380 http://www.bird-rescue.org Solano County Animal Care Shelter 2510 Clay Bank Road Fairfield, CA 94533 (707) 784-1356 Phone http://www.solanocounty.com The Animal Place Sanctuary and Education 3448 Laguna Creek Trail, Vacaville 707-449-4814 http://animalplace.org SPCA of Solano County 2200 Peabody Rd Vacaville, CA 95687 707-448-7722 http://www.solanospca.com Paws for Healing A Canine Therapy Program Serving Northern Calif 707-258-3486 www.pawsforhealing.org Spirit Horse Therapeautic Riding Center of SF Bay Area 707-720-6360 http://www.spirithorsebayarea.org

Solano Feral Cat Group PO Box 1221, Suisun, Ca 707-421-5515 www.solanoferals.org

Humane Animal Services Serving Vacaville, Fairfield, Suisun City, Dixon, and Rio Vista 707-449-1700 http://www.humaneanimalservices.org

4 Paws Pet Rescue Vacaville, CA 95688 www.4pawspets.petfinder.com fourpawspets08@yahoo.com CAT & DOG RESCUE

Suisun Wildlife Rescue Injured or orphaned wild animal, please call 707-429-HAWK (4295) http://www.suisunwildlife.org

Premier Animal Rescue P. O. Box 6763 Vacaville, CA 95696 707-592-4601 Cat Rescue Dog Works Doberman Rescue 149 Briarwood Drive , Vacaville 707-448-3850 http://www.dogworks.org Joleene: jladyman@castles.com Leanne: lozadobe@juno.com The Dog Spot Rescue Rehabilitation & Rehoming Center P.O. Box 5126 Vacaville, Ca 95688 thedogspotrescue@aol.com Northern California Italian Greyhound Rescue Fairfield, Ca 707-446-1858 (Barb) http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/norcal.html

Napa County Whiskers, Tails, and Ferals 1370 Trancas Street, #206, Napa 707-942-9066 http://www.whiskerstailsandferals.org CAT & DOG RESCUE Napa Humane Society P.O. Box 695, Napa 707-255-8118 http://www.napahumane.org Napa County Animal Shelter 942 Hartle Ct, Napa, Ca 94558 707-253-4382 http://www.countyofnapa.org/AnimalShelter/ We Care Animal Rescue 1345 Charter Oak Ave., St. Helena 707-963-7044 http://wecareanimalrescue.org CAT & DOG RESCUE

LAPS P.O. Box 6596 Napa, CA 94581 707-265-6642 http://www.lovinganimalsprovidingsmiles.org A Canine Therapy Program Serving Northern Calif

Sonoma & Lake County Golden Gate Basset Rescue POBox 4958, Petaluma 707-765-2690 http://www.ggbassetrescue.org North Bay Canine Rescue and Placement PO Box 4522, Petaluma 707-763-7736 http://northbaycanine.org Petaluma Animal Services Foundation 840 Hopper St, Petaluma, Ca 94952 707-778-PETS (7387) www.petalumaanimalshelter.org California Animal Rescue Santa Rosa, Ca 707-293-4470 http://www.californiaanimalrescue.org CAT & DOG RESCUE Countryside Rescue 3410 Guerneville Rd., Santa Rosa 707-494-0491 http://www.countrysiderescue.com/ CAT & DOG RESCUE Forgotten Felines of Sonoma County 1814 Empire Industrial Ct Santa Rosa, CA 95403 PO Box 6672, Santa Rosa, Ca 95403 707-576-7999 http://www.forgottenfelines.com Paws for Love Foundation P.O Box 9004, Santa Rosa, Ca 95405 209-795-4575 Ellyn@pawsforlove.info http://www.pawsforlove.info The Paws for Love Foundation is a resource for shelters and rescue organizations.

Wine Country Greyhound Adoption PO Box 6266, Santa Rosa 800-924-7397 http://www.winecountrygreyhounds.com Special Pets Rescue P.O. Box 1247, Lower Lake 707-350-7008 http://www.specialpetsrescue.org Sonoma Humane Society 5345 Hwy 12, Santa Rosa, Ca 95407 707-542-0882 http://sonomahumane.org

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Sonoma County Animal Care and Control 1247 Century Ct Santa Rosa, CA 707-565-7100 http://sonoma-county.org/shelter/index.htm California Animal Rescue PO BOX 2179 Healdsburg, CA 95448 707-293-4470 rescuedcritters@gmail.com http://car.rescuegroups.org/ http://www.californiaanimalrescue.com/ Pet's Lifeline 19686 8th Street East. , Sonoma 707-996-4577 http://www.petslifeline.org Cat & Dog Rescue A Leg Up Rescue 925 Lakeville Street #265 Petaluma, CA 94952 www.aleguprescue.org aleguprescue@me.com Dog Rescue Big Dog Rescue Penngrove, Ca 707-665-0332 http://www.homelesshounds.us Dog Rescue Chihuahua Club of Northern California, Rescue Renee' Harris, 707-887-0190 P.O. Box 1696 Forestville, CA. 95436 Email: ScooberNoggin@aol.com Golden Gate Gordon Setter Club Rescue P.O. Box 1578 , Middletown 707-987-9463

Contra Costa County

Bay Area Poodle Rescue 1442 A Walnut St #204 Berkeley, CA 94709 www.bayareapoodlerescue.org 510-286-7630 bichons4evr@comcast.net

Yolo & Sacramento Northern California Boxer Rescue Davis, Ca 866-989-NCBR (6227) http://www.ncbr.org Small Dog Rescue Roseville, Ca Serving Placer County, Rocklin, Lincoln, Roseville and Sacramento http://www.smalldogrescue.org NorCal Cocker Rescue, Inc. 1731 Howe Ave., #264 Sacramento, CA 95825 (916) 541-5149 NorCalCockerRescue@gmail.com http://www.norcalcockerrescue.org Russell Rescue Inc, Ca Kerry McAllister, 916-600-7352 norcal@russellrescueca.com http://www.russellrescueca.com Nor Cal Aussie Rescue 10556 Combie Road #6200, Auburn 530-268-1600 http://www.norcalaussierescue.com Rotts of Friends Animal Rescue 34505 County Road 29 Woodland, CA 95695 Phone: (530) 661-0213 RottsOfFriends@gmail.com

ARF- Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation 2890 Mitchell Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 (925) 256-1273 www.arf.net Cat/Dog Rescue and Adoptions

Yolo County Animal Services 2640 E. Gibson Rd, Woodland, CA 95776 (530) 668-5287 http://www.yolocountysheriff.com/services/animal-services/ https://www.facebook.com/YCAS.Shelter

Outcast Cat Help PO Box 963, Martinez, CA 925-231-0639 www.outcastcat.org Cat Rescue

The Yolo County SPCA P.O. Box 510 Davis, CA 95617 (530) 902-6264. M-F 8a-6p http://www.yolospca.org/

Umbrella of Hope 4080 Railroad Ave, Suite C.,Pittsburg, CA 94565 (925) 567-3997 beourpet@gmail.com www.beourpet.org CAT & DOG RESCUE Milo Foundation 220 South Garrard Blvd., Point Richmond 415-454-6456 marin@milofoundation.org mpr@milofoundation.org www.milofoundation.org

Other Small Animal Rescue & Adoptions Rats, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, Mice, Chinchillas www.northstarrescue.org Save A Bunny Mill Valley, Ca 415-388-2790 www.saveabunny.org Dalmatian Club of America Rescue Sherry GuIdager 916-771-0282; MariIyn DromgooIe 510-708-2642 Dalmatian Club of Northern California Rescue 510-886-9258; Janet Langford Gray 408-2574301; Barb & Mike Dwyer 925-672-3980

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Dachsund Rescue Northern California Chico, Ca - Monti Markel, 530 895 3148 San Leandro, Ca - Vicki Ronchette, 510-483-2631 Northern California American Malamute Association 800-399-8155 http://ncama.org NorCal Irish Setter Rescue 208-683-2765 (Paul) or 510-524-2602 (Debra) http://ncisrescue.org/index.html NorCal Golden Retriever Rescue 405 El Camino Real Suite 420, Menlo Park 650-615-6810 http://www.golden-rescue.org NorCal German Shorthair Pointer Rescue P.O. Box 933, Menlo Park 408-402-2092 http://www.norcalgsprescue.com Nor Cal Beagle Rescue Bay Area: 510-770-0208, Sacramento Area: 916691-1817 http://www.norcalbeagles.com NorCal Collie Rescue 650-851-9227 http://www.calcollierescue.org Great Dane Rescue of Northern California 15255 Clydelle Ave, San Jose 916-652-6444 (Colleen) http://www.gdrnc.org Great Pyrenees Rescue of Northern California P O Box 574, Georgetown 1-877-PYRENEES http://www.gprnc.org/index.php German Shephard Rescue of Northern Calif P.O. Box 1930, Cupertino 1-800-728-3473 http://www.savegsd.org/ Golden State German Shepard Rescue PO Box 2956, Alameda , CA 94501 877-447-4717 goldenstategsr@earthlink.net www.gsgsrescue.org Border Collie Rescue of Northern California 831-422-8176 (Ann) http://www.bcrescuenc.org West Coast Mastiff & Large Breed Rescue 39252 Winchester Rd #107-253 Murrieta, CA 92563 http://www.wcmastiffrescue.com/ wcm.rescue@yahoo.com Afghan Hound Rescue - Northern California P.O. Box 3508, Redwood City 650-678-9984

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